Crandall Health Information

Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
The mission of the AHRQ is to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. Information from AHRQ’s research helps people make more informed decisions and improve the quality of health care services.  

Health Insurance Information, Counseling & Assistance Program
The New York State Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) provides free, confidential, accurate and unbiased health insurance information, counseling and assistance. Trained volunteer counselors and staff explain the coverage, costs and options of Medicare, managed care, Medigap insurance and long term care insurance. HIICAP is a program of the New York State Office for the Aging.  

2006 New York Consumer Guide to Health Insurers
This Guide provides consumers with information about the quality of care being provided by their HMOs and health insurers so they can make informed decisions about their health care. From the NYS Insurance Department. 

2006 Interactive New York Consumer Guide to HMOs 
Find easy-to-read tables comparing HMO performance and premiums, historical complaint data and tips on how to choose an HMO. 

Health Insurance Resource Center
The Center is designed to help consumers make informed decisions when purchasing health insurance for themselves and their families. From the NYS Insurance Department. 

NYS Health Accountability Foundation
The Foundation’s initiatives focus on collecting and disseminating independently validated information on health care access, outcomes and patient satisfaction to employers and consumers in order to ensure informed choice, and to providers in order to promote “best practices”. Includes the NYS HMO Report Card.